2. Cold Tea60 Kensington Ave.; 416-546-4536Through a secret doorway hidden at the back of Kensington mall is a small bar with makeshift industrial charm and a constantly evolving cocktail menu. A small dim sum stand caters to late-night hunger pangs.

3. Cocktail Bar923 Dundas St. W.; 416-792-7511 The sister bar to the popular Black Hoof has fireplaces, snug seats, and smooth Manhattans. What else could you possibly ask for on a cold night?

4. Dark Horse Espresso BarMultiple locationsA mini chain with mini bar service. Pull up a stool and watch the latte art in action. Baked goods from local purveyors are available for dunking into perfectly pulled cups of coffee.

5. Drake Hotel Bar1150 Queen St. W.; 416-531-5042The hopping hotel bar serves a mix of local artsy types on business tabs and visitors ready to dive into the QSW scene.

Photo: Courtesy of The Oxley Public House

6.The Oxley Public House121 Yorkville Ave.; +1-647-348-1300Cask-conditioned ales, cocktails, and "pudding wines" (tawny ports and late-harvest rieslings) served in the cozy pub, lounge, or dining room of an old red brick house that feels like a British social club.

7. Parts & Labour1566 Queen St. W; 416-588-7750The fashion-y crowd settles with drinks at communal tables. The connected music venue, showcasing local bands, has enough room for a gaggle of fans to dance, dance, dance all night.

8. Reposado136 Ossington Ave.; 416-532-6474An enormous selection of tequilas and premium margaritas — with nary a sombrero in sight. A small stage offers space for live jazz; a focused yet thoughtful tapas menu keeps the agave from going right to your head.

10. Wvrst 609 King St. W; 416-703-7775Welcome to the sausage party! Grab a seat at one of the long wooden picnic tables, clink a frosty glass of German brew, and share plates of hand-cut fried potatoes while comparing bites of bratwurst, merguez, and Italian pork sausage under a string of twinkling lights.